Topcom WBR 7101GMR manual Getting started, Configure your PC to obtain an IP address automatically

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Getting started

This is a step-by-step instruction on how to start using the router and get connected to the Internet.

1)Setup your network as shown in the setup diagram above (fig 1.2).

2)You then need to set your LAN PC clients so that it can obtain an IP address automatically. All LAN clients require an IP address. Just like an address, it allows LAN clients to find one another. (If you have already configured your PC to obtain an IP automatically then proceed to step 3, page 11)

Configure your PC to obtain an IP address automatically

By default the broadband router’s DHCP is on, this means that you can obtain an IP address automatically once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically. This section will show you how to configure your PC’s so that it can obtain an IP address automatically for either Windows 95/98/Me, 2000 or NT operating systems. For other operating systems (Macintosh, Sun, etc.), follow the manufacturer’s instructions. The following is a step-by-step illustration on how to configure your PC to obtain an IP address automatically for 2a) Windows 95/98/Me, 2b) Windows XP, 2c) Windows 2000 and 2d) Windows NT.

2a) Windows 95/98/Me

1:Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window will appear.

2:Double-click Network icon. The Network window will appear.

3:Check your list of Network Components. If TCP/IP is not installed, click the Add button to install it now. If TCP/IP is installed, go to step 6.

4:In the Network Component Type dialog box, select Protocol and click Add button.

5:In the Select Network Protocol dialog box, select Microsoft and TCP/IP and then click the OK button to start installing the TCP/IP protocol. You may need your Windows CD to complete the installation.

6:After installing TCP/IP, go back to the Network dialog box. Select TCP/IP from the list of Network Components and then click the Properties button.

7:Check each of the tabs and verify the following settings:

ξBindings: Check Client for Microsoft Networks and File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks.

ξGateway: All fields are blank.

ξDNS Configuration: Select Disable DNS.

ξWINS Configuration: Select Disable WINS Resolution.

ξIP Address: Select Obtain IP address automatically.

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Contents Skyr@cer WBR 7101gmr Setup Diagram IntroductionMinimum Requirements Get to know the Broadband RouterAppendix a Glossary Features Package ContentReset Get to know the Broadband Router Back PanelLocal Area Network LAN Wide Area Network WANFront Panel Light Status DescriptionWAN 10/100M OffBelow shows a typical setup for a Local Area Network LAN Configure your PC to obtain an IP address automatically DNS Configuration Select Disable DNSGetting started 2a Windows 95/98/Me2b Windows XP 2c Windows 2d Windows NT IP Address Select Obtain an IP address from a Dhcp server Quick Setup Wizard Chapter Quick Setup Wizard Chapter General Setup ChapterMenu Description Status Information ChapterTools Chapter LogoutEnd Daylight Savings Time Enable Daylight SavingsTime Server Address Click on Next to proceed to the next page Broadband Type Parameters Description Host Name MAC AddressSubnet Mask Parameters DescriptionGateway IP Parameter Description User Name PasswordService Name When you click Connect manually from the Web user To the idle timeout. If the WAN line breaks down and latterIf you select Manual, the router will connect to ISP only Interface. The WAN connection will not disconnected dueGateway User IDSelect this item if you are using the service provided by Pptp GatewayConnection ID This is the ID given by ISP. This is optional Bezeq in IsraelL2TP Router When YOU Finished Using the Internet L2TP GatewayPage Enter the User Name provided by your ISP for the Telstra Big LAN Menu Description SystemWAN Firewall System End Daylight Savings Time Parameters Description Current Password New PasswordParameters Description Host Address Port Port number of remote management web interfaceEnabled Your ISP has given you an IP address already Dynamic IP Parameters Description Domain Name Server DNS Server Secondary DNS Address optionalParameters Default Description Enable/Disable Password/KeyProvider Domain nameParameters Default Description 802.1d Spanning Tree DisabledIP Subnet Mask Dhcp ServerTo End IP 192.168.1.199. If you Lease TimeIP Address Pool Wireless module Function AP Mode setting AP Bridge-Point to Point mode setting AP Bridge-Point to Multi-Point mode setting Parameters Default Description Mode BandPage Fragment Threshold specifies the maximum Data Rate Preamble TypeBroadcast Essid CTS ProtectionKey Format Ascii Characters guest 3.2 802.1x only 3.3 802.1x WEP Static key Wpatkip Page WPA Radius QoS Page Bandwidth Edit QoS RuleParameters Description Rule Name Reset Local IP AddressLocal Port Range Remote IP AddressVirtual Server UPnP SettingParameter Description Port Forwarding ALG Setting Static RoutingParameter Description Enable Port Forwarding It and want to retype again, just click Clear Type Parameters Description Enable Virtual Server Private IPPrivate Port Address host in your LAN Example Virtual Server Special Applications Example Comment Description of this settingExample Special Applications Page UPnP Settings ALG Settings Static Routing Page Parameters Description Access Control 4 DMZFilter client PCs by IP Fill IP Filtering Table to filter PC clients by IPPage Add PC Page Example Access Control URL Blocking Intrusion Detection Feature Ping of DeathDiscard Ping From WAN Port ScanClient PC IP Address Parameters Description Enable DMZ Enable/disable DMZPublic IP Address ParametersDescription Device StatusSystem Log Security LogParameters Description Information Parameters Description Internet Connection Primary DNS and Secondary DNS being usedParameters Description Device Status Parameters Description System Log Parameters Description Security Log Parameters Description Active Dhcp Client Statistics You can reset the router’s system should any problem exist Parameters Description Configuration Tools Parameters Description Firmware Upgrade Reset Parameters Description ResetHow to Manually find your PC’s IP and MAC address Appendix aGlossary TCP FTP Smtp POP3